1951.31.4.174: Solidus of Leo I, Constantinople
Coins
Identification and Creation
- Object Number
- 1951.31.4.174
- People
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Leo I, Roman (r. 457 - 474 CE)
- Title
- Solidus of Leo I, Constantinople
- Classification
- Coins
- Work Type
- coin
- Date
- 457-468
- Places
- Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Europe, Constantinople (Thrace)
- Period
- Byzantine period, Early
- Culture
- Byzantine
- Persistent Link
- https://hvrd.art/o/196900
Physical Descriptions
- Medium
- Gold
- Metal
- AV
- Technique
- Struck
- Dimensions
- 4.5 g
- Die Axis
- 6
- Denomination
- solidus
- Inscriptions and Marks
-
- inscription: obverse: DNLEOPE RPETAVC
-
inscription: reverse: VICTORI AAVCCC
in ex: CONOB - Obverse Inscription: DN LEO PE-RPET AVG
- Reverse Inscription: VICTORI-A AVGGGΔ
State, Edition, Standard Reference Number
- Standard Reference Number
- RIC X, 605, p. 285; LRC 521
Acquisition and Rights
- Credit Line
- Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore
- Accession Year
- 1951
- Object Number
- 1951.31.4.174
- Division
- Asian and Mediterranean Art
- Contact
- am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
- Permissions
-
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Descriptions
- Description
-
Obverse: Helmeted bust, pearl-diademed, cuirassed, spear in r. hand held over r. shoulder behind head, on l. arm decorated shield.
Reverse: Victory standing l. holding long jeweled cross; in field to r., star. Officina (Δ) at end of legend; CONOB in exergue.
Verification Level
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